– Speaking about his last-lap overtake attempt, Marquez said: “I am Marc, I need to try! I was too on the limit, but I tried to do my 100%. The show was great. It was a very difficult race for us as it is one of the worst circuits for my riding style and bike.”

– The 25-year-old battled with Dovizioso for the 2017 MotoGP title with the Repsol Honda rider only getting the better of the Ducati man at the final race.

– The two riders enjoyed a fierce but fair rivalry in 2017 with the San Marino Grand Prix and Japanese Grand Prix producing thrilling races in the wet.

– Marquez’s title win meant he has won four out of the last five MotoGP titles and now lies three behind Italian legend Valentino Rossi in the all-time standings.

– The Cervera native undergoes a gruelling fitness regime in order to give himself the best chance of success on the bike including gym and motocross work.